noun🔗ShareAnclaA tool used to moor a vessel to the bottom of a sea or river to resist movement."The captain used the heavy anchor to secure the boat in the harbor. "El capitán usó el ancla pesada para asegurar el barco en el puerto.nauticalsailingvehicleoceantechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAnclaAn iron device so shaped as to grip the bottom and hold a vessel at her berth by the chain or rope attached. (FM 55-501)."The boat's anchor held it firmly in place at the dock. "El ancla del barco lo mantuvo firmemente en su lugar en el muelle.nauticalsailingvehicletechnologydeviceoceantechnicalitemmachinestructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEquipo de fondeoThe combined anchoring gear (anchor, rode, bill/peak and fittings such as bitts, cat, and windlass.)"The ship's anchor, along with the rode and windlass, was crucial for securing the vessel in the harbor. "El equipo de fondeo del barco, junto con la cadena y el cabrestante, fue crucial para asegurar el buque en el puerto.nauticalsailingvehicletechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAnclaRepresentation of the nautical tool, used as a heraldic charge."The family's crest featured a silver anchor, a symbol of their long history at sea. "El escudo de la familia presentaba una ancla plateada, un símbolo de su larga historia en el mar.nauticalheraldryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAncla, anclajeAny instrument serving a purpose like that of a ship's anchor, such as an arrangement of timber to hold a dam fast; a device to hold the end of a bridge cable etc.; or a device used in metalworking to hold the core of a mould in place."The construction workers used a large wooden anchor to hold the new bridge support in place. "Los trabajadores de la construcción utilizaron un gran anclaje de madera para sujetar el nuevo soporte del puente en su lugar.nauticaltechnologytechnicaldevicemachinebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAncla, punto de anclajeA marked point in a document that can be the target of a hyperlink."The student used an anchor in the report to link to the page describing the historical context of the Civil War. "El estudiante usó un ancla en el informe para enlazar a la página que describe el contexto histórico de la Guerra Civil.technologyinternetcomputingcommunicationtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePresentador, presentadoraAn anchorman or anchorwoman."The anchorwoman on the evening news gave a clear report about the school safety meeting. "La presentadora de las noticias de la noche dio un informe claro sobre la reunión de seguridad escolar.mediacommunicationjobpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareÚltimo corredorThe final runner in a relay race."The anchor for the school relay team is a fast sprinter. "El último corredor del equipo de relevos de la escuela es un velocista rápido.sportraceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePunto de anclajeA point that is touched by the draw hand or string when the bow is fully drawn and ready to shoot."The archer carefully checked the anchor point on the bow before aiming. "El arquero revisó cuidadosamente el punto de anclaje en el arco antes de apuntar.sporttechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTienda ancla, establecimiento principalA superstore or other facility that serves as a focus to bring customers into an area."The new shopping mall is a major anchor for the entire development, attracting many customers. "El nuevo centro comercial es una tienda ancla importante para todo el desarrollo, atrayendo a muchos clientes.businesscommerceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAncla, anclajeThat which gives stability or security."The strong family bond is the anchor that keeps us grounded. "El fuerte vínculo familiar es el ancla que nos mantiene firmes.nauticalbusinesssailingassetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAnclajeA metal tie holding adjoining parts of a building together."The carpenter used an anchor to connect the two wooden beams. "El carpintero usó un anclaje para conectar las dos vigas de madera.architecturebuildingmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAdorno en forma de anclaCarved work, somewhat resembling an anchor or arrowhead; part of the ornaments of certain mouldings. It is seen in the echinus, or egg-and-anchor (called also egg-and-dart, egg-and-tongue) ornament."The architect used small anchor carvings in the molding above the doorway. "El arquitecto usó pequeños adornos en forma de ancla en la moldura sobre la puerta.architectureartbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEspículas en forma de ancla de ciertas esponjasOne of the anchor-shaped spicules of certain sponges."The marine biologist carefully examined the sponge, noting the tiny anchor-shaped spicules. "El biólogo marino examinó cuidadosamente la esponja, observando las diminutas espículas en forma de ancla.biologyanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAnclaOne of the calcareous spinules of certain holothurians, as in species of Synapta."The sea cucumber's tiny anchor-like structures helped it grip the ocean floor. "Las diminutas estructuras en forma de ancla del pepino de mar le ayudaron a aferrarse al fondo del océano.biologyanimalorganismanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEl anclaThe thirty-fifth Lenormand card."My tarot card reading today showed the "anchor" card, suggesting a need for stability in my work. "Mi lectura de cartas del tarot de hoy mostró la carta del "ancla", lo que sugiere la necesidad de estabilidad en mi trabajo.astrologysigntraditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAnacoretaAn anchorite or anchoress."The anchorite lived a solitary life in the monastery. "El anacoreta vivió una vida solitaria en el monasterio.religionpersontheologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAnclarTo connect an object, especially a ship or a boat, to a fixed point."The captain anchored the small sailboat to the buoy in the harbor. "El capitán ancló el pequeño velero a la boya en el puerto.nauticalsailingvehicleoceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAnclarTo cast anchor; to come to anchor."Our ship (or the captain) anchored in the stream."Nuestro barco (o el capitán) ancló en la corriente.nauticalsailingoceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAnclar, fijarTo stop; to fix or rest."The tired student anchored himself to his desk, refusing to leave until he finished his homework. "El estudiante cansado se ancló a su escritorio, negándose a irse hasta que terminó su tarea.nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDar estabilidad emocional, apoyarTo provide emotional stability for a person in distress."Her supportive grandmother anchored her through the difficult time after her divorce. "Su abuela, que la apoyaba, le dio estabilidad emocional durante el difícil momento después de su divorcio.mindsoulhumanpersonemotionaidfamilyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePresentar un programaTo perform as an anchorman or anchorwoman."The news reporter anchored the evening news broadcast. "El reportero ancló la emisión de noticias de la noche.mediajobcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAnclar, quedar atascadoTo be stuck; to be unable to move away from a position."The heavy workload anchored her to her desk all afternoon. "La pesada carga de trabajo la ancló a su escritorio toda la tarde.positionnauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAncla, barrilA measure of wine or spirit equal to 10 gallons; a barrel of this capacity."The winery sold their best Cabernet Sauvignon in anchors, each one containing 10 gallons of wine. "La bodega vendió su mejor Cabernet Sauvignon en barriles, cada uno con 10 galones de vino.drinkamountnauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
